
Dr. Eric C Chen MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
420 Delaware St Se Mmc 736 Mayo Bldg Minneapolis MN, 55455About
Dr. Eric Chen is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Chen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chen most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh 1999
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 401 Phalen Blvd - Ms 41103c Healthpartners Specialty Center 401
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Mark S Paller MD516 Delaware Street Se, Pwb, Clinic 2a Minneapolis MN 55455
- Dr. Marc Weber MD6200 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
- Dr. James Hazelwood Somerville M.D.6363 FRANCE AVE S EDINA MN 55435
- Dr. Richard S Spong M.D.516 Delware St Se Pwb Clinic 2a Minneapolis MN 55455
- Dr. Orvin Patrick ochoa Visaya M.D.6200 SHINGLE CREEK PKWY BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55430
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